Forum Guidelines: Nurturing a Safe and Inclusive Community

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Dear Forum Members,

Welcome to our hydroponic and aeroponic gardening community! To foster a positive and enriching experience for all, we kindly ask you to adhere to the following guidelines. By respecting these rules, we can ensure that our forum remains a safe, inclusive, and supportive space for everyone involved.

1. Be Respectful and Courteous: Treat fellow forum members with respect, kindness, and courtesy. Engage in constructive discussions, and refrain from personal attacks, insults, or any form of harassment. Remember, diversity of opinions is encouraged, but it must be expressed in a respectful manner.
2. Stay On-Topic: Keep discussions focused on hydroponic and aeroponic gardening in urban settings. While it's natural for conversations to evolve, please strive to maintain relevance to the forum's core topics. Off-topic discussions can be redirected to appropriate categories or new threads.
3. Share Knowledge and Ask Questions: Our forum thrives on the exchange of knowledge and experiences. Feel free to share your insights, offer guidance to others, and ask questions. Let's foster a collaborative environment where everyone can learn and grow together.
4. Provide Constructive Feedback: If you have suggestions, concerns, or feedback regarding the forum's organization, features, or moderation, please communicate them respectfully. Constructive feedback helps us improve the forum and enhance the overall experience for all members.
5. Respect Intellectual Property: When sharing content, ensure that you have the necessary rights or permissions. Cite sources and provide attribution when referencing information, articles, or images. Plagiarism and copyright infringement are strictly prohibited.
6. Be Mindful of Language and Tone: Use appropriate language, refraining from offensive, discriminatory, or explicit content. Avoid using excessive capitalization, excessive punctuation, or any form of text that may be difficult to read or interpret.
7. Avoid Promotion or Solicitation: While we encourage members to share their experiences and recommendations, please refrain from excessive self-promotion, advertising, or solicitation of products or services. If you have a need for commercial promotion please contact @TFro3 for available opportunities.
8. Report Inappropriate Behavior: If you encounter any violations of the forum guidelines, please report them to the forum administrators or moderators. They will address the situation promptly and take appropriate action.
9. No SPAM: This community has a zero tolerance policy for any/all SPAM and/or scams. If this policy is violated your account will be disabled at the time of post removal. There are zero warnings for this policy. Once violated there is no going back, no matter what level your account is.

Remember, the forum guidelines are in place to ensure that everyone feels welcome and valued. Let's create an environment where we can freely discuss, learn, and collaborate on our shared passion for hydroponic and aeroponic gardening in urban settings.

Thank you for your cooperation in making our community a thriving hub of knowledge, support, and friendship. We look forward to your valuable contributions!